The Indian men's team scripted a sensational comeback to defeat China in final, helping the country's compound archers complete a hat-trick of gold medals at the Asian Games after the mixed team and women also finished on top.
On the third day of the inaugural Commonwealth Kabaddi Championship in Ahmedabad, Canada secured a dominant 74-28 victory over Australia, becoming the first men's team to score over 70 points. Other men's matches saw Sri Lanka narrowly defeat Uganda and England comfortably beat Nigeria. In the women's division, Nigeria achieved their historic first win against Singapore, while Sri Lanka women decisively beat England women.
Tottenham Hotspur secured a rare 2-0 Premier League victory over fourth-placed Chelsea at Stamford Bridge, with goals from an own goal by Mike Penders and a late strike by Mathys Tel, while Chelsea's Cole Palmer was sent off.
Tamil Nadu's ruling Tamilaga Vettri Kazhagam (TVK) won bypolls in Madurantakam and Dharapuram, strengthening its minority government. Concurrently, the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) secured emphatic victories in West Bengal's Nandigram and Muslim-majority Rejinagar, consolidating its post-TMC rule position. The BJP also established a significant lead in Assam's Nagaon Lok Sabha bypoll, and its ally AINRC retained Thattanchavady in Puducherry.
India posted a formidable total of 211 for six against Pakistan in the men's cricket final at the Asian Games, driven by explosive half-centuries from Abhishek Sharma (61 off 28 balls) and Tilak Varma (unbeaten 51 off 22 balls).
Hockey India has announced significant cash awards for the national women's team and support staff following their historic gold medal win at the Asian Games in Japan. The team defeated defending champions China 1-0, securing India's first women's hockey gold at the event in 44 years, with Lalremsiami scoring the winning goal.
Bournemouth thrashed Manchester United 3-0 to intensify pressure on Michael Carrick, while Liverpool beat Brighton 2-0 to claim their first home league win and climb to fourth.
Abhishek Sharma's 61 and Tilak Varma's unbeaten 51 powered India to 211/6 before Hasan Nawaz's 96 fell short as Pakistan lost by 19 runs.
Head coach V V S Laxman hailed the Indian team's 'champion's mindset' after they beat Pakistan to win the gold medal in the men's T20 cricket tournament at the 2026 Asian Games in Japan.
American tennis star Coco Gauff has revealed she received an "insane" amount of racial abuse on social media following her controversial win over Chinese teenager Sun Xinran at the China Open, where a replayed point sparked an online backlash.
Indian boxer Sachin Siwach has advanced to the men's 60kg quarterfinals at the Asian Games with a 4-1 victory over Mohammad Adnan Abu Jajeh. Meanwhile, last edition's bronze medallist Preeti Pawar was eliminated after a 0-5 loss to North Korea's Pang Chol M in the women's 54kg round of 16. Siwach is now one win away from securing a medal.
Indian Greco-Roman wrestler Lalit failed to secure a bronze medal at the World Championships in Astana, losing by technical superiority to Kazakhstan's Iskhar Kurbayev. Three other Indian wrestlers, including Asian Games silver medallist Nitesh Siwach, also exited early from the competition.
As the cycle enters a crucial phase, the teams now look to strengthen their case for a top-two finish.
NorthEast United FC secured a dominant 4-1 victory over Kerala Blasters FC in an Indian Super League match. Alaaeddine Ajaraie scored a brace, with Antonio Moyano and debutant Aman CK also finding the net for the Highlanders. Kerala Blasters managed a single goal through Yansane.
Seasoned golfer Gaganjeet Bhullar secured his fifth AM Green IGPL title by winning the Krishna Invitational 2026 Hyderabad on Friday. He finished with an aggregate score of 14-under-par 196, beating Karandeep Kochhar by three strokes. Bhullar's performance also led Chennai Lions GC to the team title.
Arsenal secured a 2-0 victory over Everton, capitalising on Manchester City's 2-1 defeat to Aston Villa, to draw level on points at the top of the Premier League table.
Indian archer Ganesh Mani Ratnam Thirumuru defeated compatriot Sahil Jadhav in a close 149-148 contest at the Asian Games men's compound event, securing his spot in the quarterfinals. Both archers had previously overcome their initial opponents, with Thirumuru now set to face Chinese Taipei's Chieh-lun Chen.
Arsenal secured a 2-0 victory over Everton, capitalising on Manchester City's 2-1 defeat to Aston Villa, to draw level on points at the top of the Premier League table.
India A secured a thrilling draw against Australia A in the second four-day match, thanks to resilient batting from Yash Rathod and Shams Mulani. This draw ensured India A won the two-match series 1-0.
Shadab Khan's unbeaten 113 and an unbroken 89-run last-wicket stand with Haris Rauf powered Pakistan to a thrilling one-wicket victory over England despite Ben Duckett's century.
Indian wrestler Lalit staged a remarkable comeback to stay in contention for a medal in the 55kg category at the World Wrestling Championship in Astana. Despite trailing significantly, he secured a 9-7 victory. However, three other Indian Greco Roman wrestlers, Harsh, Lovepreet Singh, and Prince, were eliminated on the opening day.
Shreyas Iyer admits India feared losing their chase against New Zealand before Tilak Varma and Nitish Kumar Reddy showed character to seal a thrilling T20I win.
The Indian men's hockey team secured a dominant 8-2 victory over Korea at the Asian Games, largely thanks to a hat-trick from striker Dilpreet Singh. This win marks India's third consecutive triumph, placing them at the top of Pool A and virtually guaranteeing a spot in the semifinals.
Brentford secured a historic 3-0 victory over Chelsea in a Premier League match, with second-half goals from Jaidon Anthony, Igor Thiago, and Fabio Carvalho. This marks Chelsea's third consecutive league game without a win and Brentford's first home win against Chelsea since 1938.
India's Udhayveer Sidhu secured a gold medal in the men's 10m air pistol event at the International Shooting Sport Federation (ISSF) World Cup Rifle/Pistol in Cairo.
PGTI president Kapil Dev stated on Friday that Pranavi Urs' recent gold medal at the Asian Games is a crucial step in popularising golf in India, hoping to inspire young talent to achieve global success. He also announced the Shri Shashi Ruia Memorial Golf Championship, set to begin next year with a significant prize purse. Additionally, Dev shared his observations on the evolving mindset within Indian cricket regarding global tournament victories.
Two-time Olympic medallist PV Sindhu secured her spot in the women's singles semifinals of the French Open Super 750 badminton tournament with a dominant straight-game victory. Meanwhile, fellow Indian Ashmita Chaliha's impressive campaign concluded in the quarterfinals after a hard-fought loss. Sindhu, the lone Indian remaining, expressed her determination to win the tournament, having learned from earlier challenges.
'It really sucks': Filipino fans were left frustrated by rain as Alex Eala's Asian Games opener was moved indoors in Nagoya.
Atletico Madrid striker Julian Alvarez scored the winning goal against Deportivo La Coruna and then publicly apologised to fans for previous comments expressing his desire to play for Barcelona, acknowledging their anger and hoping to win them over with hard work.
Indian squash sensation Anahat Singh, 18, achieved a career-defining victory by defeating eight-time World champion and top seed Nour El Sherbini in straight games at the Silicon Valley Open.
Indian paddlers Jehan Dorab Madan and Shubham Wadhwa secured a bronze medal in the men's doubles MD4 table tennis event at the Asian Para Games. Despite a 0-3 loss to South Korea in their final group match, their overall performance placed them among the top four, earning them a podium finish. Jehan Madan, at 50, became the oldest Indian medallist at the event.
Arya Singh of Dark Don Racing won the LGB Formula 4 race at the opening of the 2026 CTR-JK Tyre FMSCI Indian National Car Racing Championship in Coimbatore. The event saw multiple close finishes and red-flag interruptions, with other categories like Royal Enfield Continental GT Cup, Levitas Cup, Super Saloon, and F1300 Novice Cup also crowning winners.
Murali Sreeshankar clinched a silver medal in the men's long jump at the Asian Games, contributing to India's growing athletics medal tally. Despite an ankle injury, Sreeshankar achieved a best jump of 8.07m. The day also saw other Indian athletes, including Parul Chaudhary, Gulveer Singh, and Vithya Ramraj, secure additional medals in various track and field events.
Aston Villa secured a significant 2-1 home victory over Manchester City, bringing an end to City's perfect Premier League run. Nicolas Jackson scored both goals for Villa, capitalising on defensive errors, while Erling Haaland netted for City. The win marks Villa's first league victory at Villa Park this season and their third successive league win over City.
India's men's and women's kabaddi teams both secured dominant victories in their opening matches at the Commonwealth Kabaddi Championship in Ahmedabad. The women's team defeated Malaysia 73-13, while the men's team beat England 46-26, showcasing strong performances in both raiding and tackling.
Thailand's Pornanong Phatlum secured her fourth Hero Women's Indian Open title, conquering the Gary Player Course with an impressive 11-under 277. India's Vani Kapoor put up a strong fight, finishing second, marking her best Ladies European Tour result. Defending champion Shannon Tan finished third, while other Indian golfers also made it to the top 10.
Shreyas Iyer celebrated India's thrilling T20I victory over New Zealand with an emotional hug for his parents after Sanju Samson and Namn Dhir powered a successful 226-run chase.
George Russell secured a hard-fought victory at the Azerbaijan Grand Prix, fending off a late charge from Max Verstappen after two safety car periods disrupted his comfortable lead. The win marks Russell's third of the season and significantly narrows the championship gap to teammate Kimi Antonelli. Isack Hadjar also celebrated a podium finish, while several other drivers faced incidents.
Promising sprinters Abinaya Rajarajan and Neil Samraj set new national records in the Under-20 women's 100m and Under-18 men's 100m respectively at the National Junior Athletics Championships in Chennai. Punjab's Amanat Kamboj also secured a gold in the U20 discus throw with a meet record.
Former Mumbai Indians player Kieron Pollard has been appointed as the new head coach for the IPL 2027 season, replacing Mahela Jayawardene.
